1.2 16v induction

[captain_clio]

is there any way to make the standard air filter work better?

if i re routed the bit of hosing that sucks air in, from behind the headlight, to somewhere where it can directly "suck in" colder air, would it work better?

cheers

 

[Tom]

NO

the best thing to do would be to buy a better filter

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=505http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=505http://www.k-tecracing.com

 

[captain_clio]

anyone else got any views?

 

[RobFenn]

no

 

[captain_clio]

lol, ua pair o funny cnts

 

[Tom]

What?

You best not be calling me that.

What was wrong with the reply? if you wanted to do something why ask.

 

[Oakley]

You could drill more holes in the air box and add cold air feeds, but it really aint gonna do a thing! If you want noise get an induction kit. If you want more power (Which is unlikly!!!) stick with the standard air box and get a replacement filter!

Hope that helps!

 

[captain_clio]

lol, chill tom

 

[Tom]

LOL?

Watch your self mate.

 

[captain_clio]

huh?

 

[Tom]

Quote: Originally posted by captain_clio on 30 July 2003

lol, ua pair o funny cnts

Dont call me that.

i was trying to help you.

 

[captain_clio]

help is very much appreciated as always.

then was joking, hence -

Quote: Originally posted by captain_clio on 30 July 2003

lol, ua pair o funny cnts

 

[cliosportcraig]

bad hair day tom ? u sound pissed off !

 

[Tom]

the bloke is doing my head in

dont call me a c**t

 

[ClioJohn]

i have the ktec relocation kit, its all very good...but after spending 130quid, i question wether its really worth it. Dosent really make that much of a sound difference....130 quid could be spent elsewhere

 

[Black Fox]

K-tecs re-location kit improves engine response and pick-up, also sounds cool above 4000 revs.

 

[Bryan]

agreed the reloc pipe is worth the extra £40, looks cool as well as being functional

 

[Fordy]

What would be better?

A pipercross viper on a 1.2 16v OR

A K-Tec relocation pipe and an air filter (and which one?)

Thanks!

 

[ClioJohn]

and lets talk about how hard it is getting that samco hose pipe on the filter...oh i swore a few times

 

[captain_clio]

calm down tom, whoa!

 

[ice k16v]

Ive used BMC CDA on the 1.2 16v, collecting ar from above the radiator - for that youll need to remove that plastic on the top of the rad. But I live in Portugal and it doesnt rain that much, so be careful because theres always the possibility of water going in!

A dyno run reported 2bhp and 3NM gain, but since the engine gets pressured air from the front, at speeds above 130kmh (~80mph) the engine revs faster, and top speed benefits from it too!

From all the things Ive tried to improve this engines performance, a good induction kit is by far the best that money can buy.

BTW, fuel consumption also drops a bit!

On a more personal note, I think you guys should spend your posts trying to help people, not waging wars. My .02€

*edit* Forgot to mention: theres no way youll gain performance by reworking the original box, much less by simply changing the filter, the way to do it its to get rid of the whole thing.

 

[Faboka]

I had mine dynod before and after my viper. the viper gave an increase of 3-5bhp in the midrange. Gave same max power as the standard filter thou.